Saudi Grand Mufti Calls for Unity Among Front-Line Troops Against Houthis
Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan said restoring security and stability in Yemen under its internationally recognized government remains a paramount duty.
Saudi Arabia's grand mufti, Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan, has called on front-line troops fighting Houthi forces in Yemen to remain unified, describing the restoration of security and stability in the country under its "legitimate leadership" as a paramount duty.
The remarks, reported by Anadolu Agency, come amid a prolonged conflict in Yemen that has pitted the Iran-aligned Houthi movement against Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Saudi-led coalition that has backed it since 2015.
Al-Fawzan's comments were addressed specifically to fighters stationed on front lines, urging cohesion among forces opposing the Houthis. The statement reflects the continued religious and political framing Saudi officials have applied to the conflict, presenting the campaign against the Houthis as tied to the legitimacy of Yemen's internationally recognized government.
Yemen's war, now in its second decade, has produced one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, with millions of people reliant on aid and repeated but unsuccessful attempts at a lasting ceasefire. Periods of relative calm have alternated with renewed clashes along multiple front lines, including in areas near the Red Sea coast.
No further details on troop movements or the number of forces addressed by the grand mufti's call were included in the report.
Sources
- Saudi grand mufti urges front-line troops to unite against Houthis — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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